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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Dodge Journey. Check any Journey by registration number below.

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69.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-14.2%

vs Dodge Avg

4

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Dodge Journey — MOT Reliability Overview

The Dodge Journey has an average MOT pass rate of 69.5%, which is 14.2 percentage points below the Dodge brand average of 83.6%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Journey on the road.

The most common reasons a Dodge Journey fails its MOT are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. If you are preparing your Journey for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Dodge Journey, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Dodge Journey performs at MOT across different model years.

2010

Based on 786 vehicles

61.6%Below Average
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

8.2%

Retest Rate

29.2%

2009

Based on 665 vehicles

63.6%Below Average
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

23.2%

2008

Based on 82 vehicles

82.9%Good
Dodge average: 83.6%
Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

8.3%

0

Based on 947 vehicles

69.7%Average
Dodge average: 83.6%
Mileage at 5yr

103k mi

Top MOT Failures — Dodge Journey

The most common reasons a Dodge Journey fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

4.8%
2

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.3%
3

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

4.2%
4

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

3.7%
5

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.7%
Dodge Journey Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

13.5%

Front Offside

10.9%

Rear Offside

7.0%

Other Dodge Models

Compare MOT reliability across Dodge models.

Dodge Pick Up

94.4% pass rate

Dodge Grand Caravan

78.4% pass rate

Dodge Challenger

73.6% pass rate

Dodge Srt-10

88.0% pass rate

Dodge Caliber

52.8% pass rate

Dodge Charger

90.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Dodge Journey

Dodge Journey — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Dodge Journey MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Dodge Journey?
The average MOT pass rate for the Dodge Journey is 69.5% compared to the Dodge average of 83.6%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Dodge Journey?
The most common MOT failures on the Dodge Journey are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (4.8%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3%), Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (4.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Dodge Journey reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 69.5%, the Dodge Journey is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Dodge Journey?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Dodge Journey?
Typical mileage for the Dodge Journey: 103,125 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Journey to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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